Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has raised concerns about a significant cybersecurity breach involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), describing it as an “unprecedented hack of sensitive FBI information.”
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Schmitt sent a strongly worded letter to outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray, demanding answers and calling for immediate action.
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In his letter, shared on his X account, Schmitt detailed the breach, which he said involved hackers accessing months of call and text logs from FBI agents.
These communications included sensitive details about interactions with confidential informants.
“This cybersecurity lapse could have a chilling effect on confidential informants, who may second-guess current or future relationships with the FBI,” Schmitt wrote. “This alarming breach demands both a comprehensive investigation and a thorough review of agency operations. But that won’t be enough.”
Schmitt criticized the FBI’s repeated failures to maintain its responsibilities as the nation’s top law enforcement agency, citing the breach as another example of its mismanagement.
Schmitt’s letter also highlighted other grievances with the FBI’s operations under the Biden administration.
He pointed to incidents such as the Mar-a-Lago raid and the agency’s alleged targeting of Catholic communities as “extremists.”
He argued these actions have undermined public trust in the FBI and further demonstrated the need for reform.
“The American people expect answers but, more importantly, they expect change,” Schmitt wrote, underscoring the urgency of addressing the agency’s issues.
Yesterday, there was an unprecedented hack of sensitive FBI information that compromises the Bureau’s ability to do its job and keep Americans safe. We must confirm @Kash_Patel and begin the much needed reform of the Bureau. My letter to the FBI below. pic.twitter.com/9VyvqkOnwS
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) January 17, 2025
As Trump’s administration prepares to take office, Schmitt used the moment to emphasize the importance of confirming Kash Patel as a critical part of the president-elect’s leadership team.
Had a great visit with @Kash_Patel today. He’s committed to restoring credibility to the FBI.
He has my full support. pic.twitter.com/eKdjLizuDr
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) December 18, 2024
Patel, a former Trump advisor and national security official, has pledged to address the misuse of federal law enforcement resources and combat internal corruption.
Senator @Eric_Schmitt says @Kash_Patel is the perfect choice to lead the FBI: “This guy served as chief of staff at the DoD. He was deputy at DNI. He was a prosecutor. He was a public defender.” pic.twitter.com/dnsCXl7tYV
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 15, 2024
Schmitt linked this commitment to the need for swift action in addressing the recent FBI breach.
Schmitt also noted recent developments at the FBI that suggest potential reforms.
This week, Alethea Duncan, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, was reassigned following controversy over the handling of the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street.
Additionally, the FBI has reportedly closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in what some conservatives view as a step toward depoliticizing the agency.
With Trump and his incoming administration expected to take a hardline stance on federal agency accountability, Schmitt’s letter serves as a reminder of the challenges the FBI faces in regaining public trust.
As Schmitt pointed out, many conservatives remain skeptical of promises to reform entrenched bureaucracies.
“When they promise a course correction that benefits the American people and not their grip on power or job security—I’ll believe it when I see it,” he concluded.
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